About Chef for Kids

Like many businesses, Chef for Kids started from a moment of unexpected inspiration. Founder, Steve Lloyd was disappointed in the quality of meals at his children’s daycare. Being a parent and a chef himself, Steve knew what good and nutritious food young children should be eating, so he took on the challenge to set things right.

The childcare director invited him to create a sample menu, and the rest is history.

About Chef For Kids

At Chef for Kids, we are passionate about bringing healthy, wholefood meals to as many children and families as possible. Our team is dedicated to providing nutritious, delicious, and balanced meals that support growing bodies and active minds.

Our head chef has over 20 years of experience catering for both children and adults, with a strong focus on real, whole foods. He is an expert in dietary requirements and has honed his skills in some of Australia’s top five-star kitchens, ensuring every meal is both nourishing and full of flavour.

We also have an experienced nutritionist with over 25 years in the industry, ensuring that every ingredient we use meets the highest standards of quality, nutrition, and taste. Our meals aren’t just good for kids—they’re delicious, wholesome, and made with love.

At Chef for Kids, we believe that every child deserves access to nutritious, high-quality food. That’s why we’re committed to making healthy eating easy, enjoyable, and accessible for families and childcare centres across the Sunshine Coast.

“We've been so impressed with the quality and variety of the food that Steve provides. As a dad, he understands how important it is to fuel their active little bodies, and there's always plenty to fill them up. The cost fits well within our budget, and my staff save time because the meals are individual portioned for kids size hands and ready to go, which means the carers have more time to spend with the kids!"

Director, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosaville

“Thankyou for your help over the last 2 weeks it has been very easy and stress free working with your team, while our chef had time off."

Sippydowns Centre.

The Food

At Chef for Kids, we believe that every child deserves access to nutritious, high-quality food. That’s why we’re committed to making healthy eating easy, enjoyable, and accessible for families and childcare centres across the Sunshine Coast.

In addition to our daily meal services, we also offer:

Short-term agreements to cover in-house chefs during time off, ensuring continuity in meal service.
Wholefood family meals—nutritious, chef-prepared meals designed for busy families who want to eat well without the hassle of cooking.

Let us take care of the meals, so you can focus on what matters most!